Robert, you are a GOD SEND! You have been such a big help with my sister in laws old Volvo 850 GLT Wagon. When i run into a problem, you inevitably have covered the problem and covered it well. THANK YOU for doing these videos! You have saved me many hours of frustration, and many hundreds of dollars on labor.
THANK YOU!! This is exactly what I needed to see to fix my daughter's '99 V70R that wouldn't take gas. Suspected messed up vent hose but haven't worked on a Volvo before she got this one. Having to learn quick lol. Spending my time between Matthew's site & swedespeed, found your channel. Thanks again!
Great information but I already dropped tank. Best way to avoid dropping tank . Hose was installed upside down and not able to remove without dropping tank. Hoping hose could be replaced with a cheaper one but it could not. Need to buy hose with different sizes on both ends was $18. Ya wow! Thanks Robert!
Did this today. Took me four hours. As Robert says, lowering the tank would have made it easier but I just filled it recently and didn't want to lower it. The clamp on the right side of the hose was rusted and there was no way to turn the screw. I couldn't get a good angle with a saw so I eventually drilled a few holes in it and ripped it off. The factory clamps are heavy duty, not like the thin stuff you buy at the store. I drilled both holes in the floorboard to access the clamps. Once I got the hose off, I noticed it was great condition (sigh). WTH? It was only THEN that I notice gas around the fuel pump. TURNS OUT, the retainer ring was loose on the fuel pump so it was not seated property, which caused a major leak when I filled the tank and gas to come up and around when I shook the car. It's an aftermarket pump that I replaced after my factory pump made a weird noise. Another "repair" probably unnecessary. Anyway, getting the NEW hose on was a major PITA. I had to literally trim rubber away from the ends to created a bezzeled hole. Once the right (smaller) end was connected, fitting the larger side was difficult. The sender wires and another hose are in the way so you basically have to contort the whole thing while trying to get the hose over the nipple. Not easy. Eventually, I got it on and then wrestled with the clamps to get them just right. btw, my car has just over 100k. My advice...first check your fuel pump retainer ring (black). If it's definitely the hose, drop the tank. My strap bolts were rusted (original) so I didn't want to risk it with a full tank.
Also if one does decide to drop the fuel tank down, be very careful as the vacuum line coming from the fuel tank going to the rollover valve is easily broken.
nice video. did your car not throw a p0442 code when hose was split? my 98 v70 has a fuel smell if filled completely full and ocassionally throws p0442. rollover vavle hose replaced, charcoal canister hoses etc all good
@@RobertDIY thank you. I replaced the hose as it was leaking when tank full. Also pulled the left front inner fender and found a cracked hose to the vapor canister vent valve; should solve my fuel smell and p0442. thanks again, your videos are excellent
I should have said "the process" not trick. Do you think this will work on a 98 V70 XC? My leak is in the larger of the two hoses. The one with different diameter ends. LOL, which I had to get online from the Netherlands. None were available in the US. Thanks, Robert.
Hi Robert: You don't have by any chance the part number of the vent hose for a Volvo S70, 1998. Also let me know what this vent hose connect to on both sides. I am having the same problem as per your video and want to start soon. The smell of gasoline inside the car is not good.
I filled my car today and it appears I have this very problem. Does the leaking stop once the gas level drops a bit? Also, I noticed my filler neck retainer is rotting. Is there one or two of these retainers on the pipe? FCP sells them as singles, not pairs so that's why I ask.
Hello Robert, I have a fuel leak on my 95 850 wagon, and it’s dripping right next to the front passenger tire while it’s running now, it has a hard start now and very rough idle and will leak a steady dripping stream from that area, before that I’d notice that the purge valve hadn’t had its vacuum tube connected and we’ve been smelling a gas smell in the cab maybe a week or so prior before I noticed the purge valve being disconnected, it has a check engine light now but I haven’t had to chance to a scan it yet or get to look under the car, I was wondering if you have any ideas where a leak could be coming from underneath the car? Like possibly any fuel lines under there can maybe be replaced? When it was on and leaking I saw no fuel leaking from the injectors or pressure regulator, thank you for any help
@@RobertDIY sounds good that’s what I was thinking, I’m going to get under there and hope I can find the broken spot and repair it, thank you so much for the response Robert
I should has said process not trick. My leak is in the larger of the two hoses. The one with different diameter ends. LOL, which I had to get online from the Netherlands. None were available in the US. Thanks Robert.
Will there be a loss of fuel pressure at fuel pump shut off if this hose is leaking? My fuel pressure drops to 0 immediately after I turn my Volvo 850 off.
I have a '96 850 Turbo and the line coming from the fuel filter to engine the plastic quick disconnect retainer broke! What do I do? I can't find that fuel line anywhere.
Robert , I noticed that the Fuel Filler Neck Clamp is rotted in your video. I have to replace mine and wondering if there's a gasket under the clamp. Have you ever changed that part.. and if so is there a rubber gasket in that clamp / connection ? It's the two part clamp about the 6:20 mark ... just as your going under the vehicle.
Oh ok.. that's what that 'yes' meant lol. The translation got lost there , Robert. Not much info out there on the net as far as I can find. Going to the local salvage yard tomorrow with a 10 mm socket and wrench in hand. Just got done replacing all of the brakes , hoses , rotors and calipers. She's really coming along nicely. Wish you were in the neighborhood as we'd hang great. I'd even put my NE Patriots hat away lol I'll always be a fan of Franco Harris though. That was a great team back in the day.
Hi Robert I`ve got a 2002 v70 estate, pipe leaking from when you fill up petrol. Volvo tells me they drop one side of suspension to do this. Is your video describing my situation (being a different model, and an estate? )
madmax194517 Did you get your V70 repaired in the end? I have a similar problem in my 2002 XC70. From underneath, it looks real tricky to access without some major loosening of various bits
I have a 98 V70 and ever since I replaced the fuel pump it leaks gasoline on the ground when filling up. When I get back in the car afterwards it's always one line off the full mark. Could this be a bad seal?
Hi Robert, I have a 96 Volvo 850 - about 200,000 miles. The support on my fuel tank seems to have rotted out (I live in MA) and I am having difficulty locating what parts to purchase / how to replace. The fuel tank seems fine - it is just the support - I'm not sure what that is called. Any advice?
I tried searching for that but the websites I usually buy parts from are showing no results. Any other ideas or some websites you would recommend for Volvo parts?
Hi Robert! I have a '96 850TDI wagon. My problem is that after a journey I notice that the fuel tank is under pressure so when I unscrew the cap the pressure releases (I can hear it). Is that normal? Is the fuel cap ventilated ot sealed on these cars?
I do know if it is a problem , just a bit strange because I have not experienced with other cars. Some say on forums that this is normal and does not let the gas vapors out of the tank.
LPFan3118 gas vapors are not supposed to escape the system. If they did, they would damage the ozone. It is probably vacuum, totally normal. You have an old vehicle, things will probably go wrong all the time and you will discover things. If it doesn't effect your safety, consume excessive fuel or fluids, cause the vehicle not to run properly, don't let it bother you.
hey Robert I recently had my fuel pump changed a month ago every since it was changed I smell gasoline heavy but yesterday I filled up my tank to max limit and it started leaking gas I didn't think nothing of it just an over fill ...but today its still leaking and sounds like its about to cut off it just putts and then catch ....any suggestions on what may have happened
Thanks, I seem to have fuel backing out/spilling/burping out at the end of filling up a full tank. Just started a couple of months ago, trying to hunt down the problem. My guess is a bad evap canister?
looks like a pure pain to do ! no room for nothing on the top part of the tank... Id still drop the tank as its super ez to do and you don't need to remove the upper fuel lines to drop the tank. Just get a jack stand ready any total time maybe an hour if you never done it before...the 1 time you do it..you'll be like 5 bolts and 20 min job to drop(hang /swing in its location not really removing it from the car but you could if need be.. ) after that... its really is just the strap bolts(can be a pain if rusted but PB blaster and an over night soak and your ready to go) and the under gas door bolts (3 maybe? ) the whole filler tube and tank will hang in 1 piece with the lines holding and tilting the top down so the jack stand will let you work on the top part of the tank with out too much stress on the lines.. ive heard of Roberts method but its a lot of cutting and sparks if your fuel pump gasket is bad and venting fumes get ready to call 911 .... really anyone can drop a Volvo850/s70 tank if you can change the spark plugs...that's really how ez it is.
I think you could have done it better by putting a hose at the end of the fuel rail near the intake and powering the fuel pump it would empty the fuel tank... This way you could lower the tank easily..
its good you make these videos because you wouldn't believe the amount of hacks that make dissuasive footage to fuel capitalism of buying brand new cars and fueling the economies of scrap yards, most junkyards tried to get rid of their gas to people too, for free when its full of that other poisonous economy called bar's leak that ruins people's engines on purpose, i ruined a generator and an engine with that crap listening to 'mechanics' if there's an issue with a car we all need to take the effort to do what you do, fix them, its s shame we live in a country that does the same thing to people in a privatized healthcare system, everyone is sold cancer when we all have the grime of it in our bodies but they have some way to show it on a graph and scare people then use chemo and radiation to murder them, intravenous vitamin c cures all cancer and the video to prove it, like how you prove to fix things in videos, is a movie called 'food matters', you've helped me alot of times on cars so i just hope your loved ones are safe when dealing with the evil doctors and hospitals in this country, st judes is operated by eric trump and they murder kids daily and yet we all march and donate to them, here's a 3 minute clip from food matters, its pure knowledge ruclips.net/video/HWxbd7IvGBA/видео.html
Definitely not the best method to do that, I did that job myself recently. I found someone on MVS as well who had the job and followed their instructions with a few changes. (just for reference I had near a full tank of gas as well) -Pull back all the paneling/ carpet to gain access to the fuel tank. - Remove electrical connectors on top of fuel tank to the fuel pump - Pull the seal around the filler cap ( just pulls out by hand) - Get a floor jack (or two) with some large square pieces of wood on top of them and extend them to the height of the fuel tank. If using two, put one on each side. - Remove the bolts for the straps that hold the fuel tank to the body - Lower the floor jack/ jacks down slowly and guide the electrical connectors through the hole. Only lower the tank a few inches down just so you can access the top clamp and get your hand in there. - Replace the hose and reverse order to put the car back together! Gets the job done without the need to drill any holes. :)
Robert, you are a GOD SEND! You have been such a big help with my sister in laws old Volvo 850 GLT Wagon. When i run into a problem, you inevitably have covered the problem and covered it well. THANK YOU for doing these videos! You have saved me many hours of frustration, and many hundreds of dollars on labor.
+Lee Snover good deal. Thanks for watching.
THANK YOU!! This is exactly what I needed to see to fix my daughter's '99 V70R that wouldn't take gas. Suspected messed up vent hose but haven't worked on a Volvo before she got this one. Having to learn quick lol. Spending my time between Matthew's site & swedespeed, found your channel. Thanks again!
+miseriavolare you are welcome. Thanks for watching.
Great information but I already dropped tank. Best way to avoid dropping tank . Hose was installed upside down and not able to remove without dropping tank. Hoping hose could be replaced with a cheaper one but it could not. Need to buy hose with different sizes on both ends was $18. Ya wow! Thanks Robert!
+Dennis Maq Crook you are welcome.
Thank you for sharing sir. Had the same problem when I picked up my '96 960. Will start on this today
Interesting
Did this today. Took me four hours. As Robert says, lowering the tank would have made it easier but I just filled it recently and didn't want to lower it. The clamp on the right side of the hose was rusted and there was no way to turn the screw. I couldn't get a good angle with a saw so I eventually drilled a few holes in it and ripped it off. The factory clamps are heavy duty, not like the thin stuff you buy at the store.
I drilled both holes in the floorboard to access the clamps. Once I got the hose off, I noticed it was great condition (sigh). WTH? It was only THEN that I notice gas around the fuel pump. TURNS OUT, the retainer ring was loose on the fuel pump so it was not seated property, which caused a major leak when I filled the tank and gas to come up and around when I shook the car. It's an aftermarket pump that I replaced after my factory pump made a weird noise. Another "repair" probably unnecessary.
Anyway, getting the NEW hose on was a major PITA. I had to literally trim rubber away from the ends to created a bezzeled hole. Once the right (smaller) end was connected, fitting the larger side was difficult. The sender wires and another hose are in the way so you basically have to contort the whole thing while trying to get the hose over the nipple. Not easy. Eventually, I got it on and then wrestled with the clamps to get them just right.
btw, my car has just over 100k.
My advice...first check your fuel pump retainer ring (black). If it's definitely the hose, drop the tank. My strap bolts were rusted (original) so I didn't want to risk it with a full tank.
+n8trsho ouch! Thanks for sharing.
Also if one does decide to drop the fuel tank down, be very careful as the vacuum line coming from the fuel tank going to the rollover valve is easily broken.
Thanks for sharing.
Have this problem in a 2004 V70. I wonder how much is similar to the 850. Thanks as always for the video, Robert.
Probably a recall.
Great instructions, Robert! Thanks! I've got a s70-00.😁👍
Cool
Fantastic tip, as Always Robert!
you are welcome.
As always. thanks, Robert.
You are welcome
nice video. did your car not throw a p0442 code when hose was split? my 98 v70 has a fuel smell if filled completely full and ocassionally throws p0442. rollover vavle hose replaced, charcoal canister hoses etc all good
Nope, newer cars do.
@@RobertDIY thank you. I replaced the hose as it was leaking when tank full. Also pulled the left front inner fender and found a cracked hose to the vapor canister vent valve; should solve my fuel smell and p0442. thanks again, your videos are excellent
I should have said "the process" not trick. Do you think this will work on a 98 V70 XC? My leak is in the larger of the two hoses. The one with different diameter ends. LOL, which I had to get online from the Netherlands. None were available in the US. Thanks, Robert.
I'm still not clear on what trick you're referring to. If you replace a leaking hose the leak will stop.
Thanks Robert
you are welcome.
Thank you Robert
you are welcome.
Hi Robert: You don't have by any chance the part number of the vent hose for a Volvo S70, 1998. Also let me know what this vent hose connect to on both sides. I am having the same problem as per your video and want to start soon. The smell of gasoline inside the car is not good.
did you check the description area?
I filled my car today and it appears I have this very problem. Does the leaking stop once the gas level drops a bit?
Also, I noticed my filler neck retainer is rotting. Is there one or two of these retainers on the pipe? FCP sells them as singles, not pairs so that's why I ask.
Yes. I don't know. I think 1.
Thanks again Robert.
You are welcome
Hello Robert, I have a fuel leak on my 95 850 wagon, and it’s dripping right next to the front passenger tire while it’s running now, it has a hard start now and very rough idle and will leak a steady dripping stream from that area, before that I’d notice that the purge valve hadn’t had its vacuum tube connected and we’ve been smelling a gas smell in the cab maybe a week or so prior before I noticed the purge valve being disconnected, it has a check engine light now but I haven’t had to chance to a scan it yet or get to look under the car, I was wondering if you have any ideas where a leak could be coming from underneath the car? Like possibly any fuel lines under there can maybe be replaced? When it was on and leaking I saw no fuel leaking from the injectors or pressure regulator, thank you for any help
Fuel line
@@RobertDIY sounds good that’s what I was thinking, I’m going to get under there and hope I can find the broken spot and repair it, thank you so much for the response Robert
Thanks again for having exactly what I need. Awesome!
+Curt Saunier Thanks for watching.
Thank you Robert!
You are welcome.
Another question Robert. Do you think this trick will work on a 98 V70 Cross Country?
well, it's not a trick. You need to find the source of the leak and repair it.
I should has said process not trick. My leak is in the larger of the two hoses. The one with different diameter ends. LOL, which I had to get online from the Netherlands. None were available in the US. Thanks Robert.
like Casting Crowns in the background!
+shane dillon LOL, Probably was. ;)
Will there be a loss of fuel pressure at fuel pump shut off if this hose is leaking? My fuel pressure drops to 0 immediately after I turn my Volvo 850 off.
I have no idea. Could be a fuel pump issue.
excellent!!!!
thanks for watching.
Thx so much 👍🏾
You're welcome!
I have a '96 850 Turbo and the line coming from the fuel filter to engine the plastic quick disconnect retainer broke! What do I do? I can't find that fuel line anywhere.
sounds like you have to keep looking.
Robert , I noticed that the Fuel Filler Neck Clamp is rotted in your video. I have to replace mine and wondering if there's a gasket under the clamp.
Have you ever changed that part.. and if so is there a rubber gasket in that clamp / connection ?
It's the two part clamp about the 6:20 mark ... just as your going under the vehicle.
Yes. I did replace this one.
Excellent. The question I have .. is there a gasket of some kind under the clamps that should be replaced that the clamp goes over ?
I said YES.
Oh ok.. that's what that 'yes' meant lol. The translation got lost there , Robert.
Not much info out there on the net as far as I can find. Going to the local salvage yard tomorrow with a 10 mm socket and wrench in hand.
Just got done replacing all of the brakes , hoses , rotors and calipers.
She's really coming along nicely. Wish you were in the neighborhood as we'd hang great. I'd even put my NE Patriots hat away lol
I'll always be a fan of Franco Harris though. That was a great team back in the day.
03 V70 having problems taking on fuel. Is this the fix?
No
@@RobertDIY Any idea what it might be?
Hi Robert I`ve got a 2002 v70 estate, pipe leaking from when you fill up petrol. Volvo tells me they drop one side of suspension to do this. Is your video describing my situation (being a different model, and an estate? )
+madmax194517 no, your car is different. It may be a recall. They usually do lower one side of the suspension.
Wow thanks for the SPEEDY reply Robert.....I had a bad feeling that might be the case !!!!! Great videos anyway...MAX
madmax194517 Did you get your V70 repaired in the end? I have a similar problem in my 2002 XC70. From underneath, it looks real tricky to access without some major loosening of various bits
I have a 98 V70 and ever since I replaced the fuel pump it leaks gasoline on the ground when filling up. When I get back in the car afterwards it's always one line off the full mark. Could this be a bad seal?
Probably didn't put it in straight.
Hi Robert, I have a 96 Volvo 850 - about 200,000 miles. The support on my fuel tank seems to have rotted out (I live in MA) and I am having difficulty locating what parts to purchase / how to replace. The fuel tank seems fine - it is just the support - I'm not sure what that is called. Any advice?
Fuel tank supports?
I tried searching for that but the websites I usually buy parts from are showing no results. Any other ideas or some websites you would recommend for Volvo parts?
Nope, I get stuff like that from the junkyard.
What is the best gas cap to use on a 1999 s70 to avoid a fuel leak?
Volvo.
Hi Robert!
I have a '96 850TDI wagon. My problem is that after a journey I notice that the fuel tank is under pressure so when I unscrew the cap the pressure releases (I can hear it). Is that normal? Is the fuel cap ventilated ot sealed on these cars?
+LPFan3118 Is it pressure or vacuum? Have you checked the owners manual?
+LPFan3118 why would that be a problem?
It is vacuum. I've checked it but says nothing about it.
I do know if it is a problem , just a bit strange because I have not experienced with other cars. Some say on forums that this is normal and does not let the gas vapors out of the tank.
LPFan3118 gas vapors are not supposed to escape the system. If they did, they would damage the ozone.
It is probably vacuum, totally normal.
You have an old vehicle, things will probably go wrong all the time and you will discover things. If it doesn't effect your safety, consume excessive fuel or fluids, cause the vehicle not to run properly, don't let it bother you.
I dont think you could have got that hole any more perfect lol.
And the rubber plug makes it look like nothing happened :-)
zx8401ztv Thanks. Those plugs do clean things up nice.
zx8401ztv Thanks. Those plugs do clean things up nice.
hey Robert I recently had my fuel pump changed a month ago every since it was changed I smell gasoline heavy but yesterday I filled up my tank to max limit and it started leaking gas I didn't think nothing of it just an over fill ...but today its still leaking and sounds like its about to cut off it just putts and then catch ....any suggestions on what may have happened
+Aye Head What kind of car do you have?
+Robert DIY 95 Volvo 850 base non turbo 2.4 engine ....
Sedan or wagon? Have you pulled the cover to see if the cap is leaking?
+Aye Head ruclips.net/video/iKTgvLWzoaM/видео.html
+Aye Head Have you pulled the cover to see if the cap is leaking?
84 gmc half ton leaking gas only when pumping need to drop tank to replace hose or pipe or tank not need dropping
Jacqueline Perry sounds like the filler neck seal is bad. drop the tank and replace that when the gas is low.
Is there a vent hose like this on a volvo 740?
Not that I'm aware of.
Thanks, I seem to have fuel backing out/spilling/burping out at the end of filling up a full tank. Just started a couple of months ago, trying to hunt down the problem. My guess is a bad evap canister?
+Nick's DIY sounds about right.
looks like a pure pain to do !
no room for nothing on the top part of the tank...
Id still drop the tank as its super ez to do and you don't need to remove the upper fuel lines to drop the tank. Just get a jack stand ready any total time maybe an hour if you never done it before...the 1 time you do it..you'll be like 5 bolts and 20 min job to drop(hang /swing in its location not really removing it from the car but you could if need be.. ) after that...
its really is just the strap bolts(can be a pain if rusted but PB blaster and an over night soak and your ready to go) and the under gas door bolts (3 maybe? ) the whole filler tube and tank will hang in 1 piece with the lines holding and tilting the top down so the jack stand will let you work on the top part of the tank with out too much stress on the lines..
ive heard of Roberts method but its a lot of cutting and sparks if your fuel pump gasket is bad and venting fumes get ready to call 911 ....
really anyone can drop a Volvo850/s70 tank if you can change the spark plugs...that's really how ez it is.
AwakeDude911 Very easy if the tank is near empty. You are right, it's a breeze.
I think you could have done it better by putting a hose at the end of the fuel rail near the intake and powering the fuel pump it would empty the fuel tank... This way you could lower the tank easily..
Pietro Enciu Man, I had a FULL tank of gas. That would have taken me an hour to empty it, not to mention needing 19 gallons worth of storage tanks.
My 96' 850 has a different shorter hose..
really?
Just found this video
Cool.
you crusty but thanks my dude
+King Mufasa wow!
Today got scared when 3 to 4 hours away from home and this happens.. when filling up see that fuel comes out.. not funny.
+XantheFIN It's ok. Just put less in next time.
its good you make these videos because you wouldn't believe the amount of hacks that make dissuasive footage to fuel capitalism of buying brand new cars and fueling the economies of scrap yards, most junkyards tried to get rid of their gas to people too, for free when its full of that other poisonous economy called bar's leak that ruins people's engines on purpose, i ruined a generator and an engine with that crap listening to 'mechanics' if there's an issue with a car we all need to take the effort to do what you do, fix them, its s shame we live in a country that does the same thing to people in a privatized healthcare system, everyone is sold cancer when we all have the grime of it in our bodies but they have some way to show it on a graph and scare people then use chemo and radiation to murder them, intravenous vitamin c cures all cancer and the video to prove it, like how you prove to fix things in videos, is a movie called 'food matters', you've helped me alot of times on cars so i just hope your loved ones are safe when dealing with the evil doctors and hospitals in this country, st judes is operated by eric trump and they murder kids daily and yet we all march and donate to them, here's a 3 minute clip from food matters, its pure knowledge ruclips.net/video/HWxbd7IvGBA/видео.html
Alrighty then.
Definitely not the best method to do that, I did that job myself recently. I found someone on MVS as well who had the job and followed their instructions with a few changes.
(just for reference I had near a full tank of gas as well)
-Pull back all the paneling/ carpet to gain access to the fuel tank.
- Remove electrical connectors on top of fuel tank to the fuel pump
- Pull the seal around the filler cap ( just pulls out by hand)
- Get a floor jack (or two) with some large square pieces of wood on top of them and extend them to the height of the fuel tank. If using two, put one on each side.
- Remove the bolts for the straps that hold the fuel tank to the body
- Lower the floor jack/ jacks down slowly and guide the electrical connectors through the hole. Only lower the tank a few inches down just so you can access the top clamp and get your hand in there.
- Replace the hose and reverse order to put the car back together!
Gets the job done without the need to drill any holes. :)
Jared Lohnes How much were the floor jacks? Honestly, how long did it take?
Maybe an hour, floor Jacks were cheap, just harbor freight ones.
Cheap? Less than $12?
Robert DIY No, not less that 12$. But anyone working on their car themselves should have a floor jack handy.
I don't, nor do I have a place to keep it if I did.